Mudslinging in Washington Aims at Bill Estes Case
The piece decries daily political mudslinging in Congress linking figures to the Billie Sol Estes case and stockpiling questions. It recalls guilt by association from McCarthy era to Kennedy and Eisenhower clashes, urging fair procedures and public inquiries rather than insinuations.
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Washington
Congress
Billie Lol Estes
Joe McCarthy
Supreme Court of the United States
Billie Sol Estes
White House
Hypocrisy Cited in Miltonic Verse and Biblical Reflections
A student note cites Matthew 7 5 and Milton critiquing hypocrisy as the sole evil visible only to God. The passage invokes divine permission and a view into human frailty through religious quotation.
We Need A Strong Police Force To Restore Trust
A commentary on police morale after a corruption scandal in Bluefield argues for fair treatment of officers, presumption of innocence, and public backing. It calls for a capable chief, reduced graft incentives, adequate pay, and citizen support to restore integrity and respect in the department.
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Bluefield
New York City
Slush fund idea to consolidate Kennedy programs into one agency
Rep. Frank T. Bow of Ohio proposes folding all Kennedy administration tax dollar programs into a single new agency named the Department of Sundry Lavish Unusual and Socialistic Handouts. The plan aims to create a central SLUSH agency to oversee federal distributions.
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Frank T. Bow
Ohio Republi
Bow
Department of
Politician Outburst Sparks Unlikely Agreement
A controversial figure known for fiery rhetoric unexpectedly voices support on a policy, surprising observers. The moment shifts discourse as allies and critics reassess the potential impact and alignment with public interests.
Flower Garden Dream Drives European Sojourn
The idea of enjoying a lush garden at home while spending months in Europe in peak bloom reflects a timeless American ideal. Wealth and leisure enable the choice to cultivate beauty abroad and return when the seasons align with the garden’s display.
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Europe
Curtain Kings and Runaway Financiers Echoes of Scandal
Art Buchwald reflects on Ed ward M Gilbert and the Celotex affair while recounting a past curtain business caper on West 29th Street. He frames Gilbert as a cautionary figure and recalls risky schemes that ended with a one way ticket to Paris and scorn from peers.
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Mr Gilbert
Rio de Janeiro
Justice Department
Gilbert
New York City
Curtains
Aetna Curtain Company
Sammy
Venetian Blind
West 29Th Street
Venetian Blind Company
Aetna Curtain
Molly
Paris
Cover Story of Ar thur Schlesinger Jr. and White House Money Claim
A columnist recalls a heated exchange with presidential adviser Arthur Schlesinger Jr after he refused to acknowledge money he might have earned from writings. The piece notes Kennedy's ethic directive and reports on the Post and publishers confirming payments and charity allocations, raising questions about accountability and trust at the White House.
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White House
Kennedy
Executive Department
Schlesinger
Saturday Evening Post
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Lesinger
Miami
Robert Sherrod
Sherrod
Post
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Boston
United Press International
Associated Press
Pierre Salinger
Houghton, Mifflin
Kennedy Faces Test of Fairness in Labor Dispute
A pending railroad labor case may determine President Kennedy's impartiality amid labor management tensions. The dispute centers on a commission recommendation to eliminate about 40 000 locomotive firemen on diesel engines and to extend train runs, risking a nationwide strike and impact on transport of heavy materials and passenger service.
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Washington
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Economic Tides Are Inevitable The Sokolsky View
George Sokolsky argues that Kennedy cannot ignore the failing world economy and stock market volatility. He cites stockpiling, foreign aid limits, and the Egypt granary analogy to show why attempts to prevent cycles fail and warns of global depression from price and currency pressures, with Canada noted for export of capital and trade links to the United States.
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Kennedy
United States
Stock Exchange
Joseph
Egypt
Canada
U.S
Hatfield Feted by West Virginia Hebrew Association
Dr. H. D. Hatfield was honored at a banquet hosted by the West Virginia Hebrew Association in Welch. The event celebrated his contributions and was attended by local figures and members of the association.
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H. D. Hatfield
The
West Virginia Hebrew Association
Welch
Measure for 7500 600 funding for Muscle Shoals work
A legislative measure authorizing seven thousand five hundred six hundred dollars for new work on Muscle Shoals in Alabama awaits the signature of President Warren G. Harding.
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Muscle Shoals
Ala
Warren G
Prohibition Agent Eli Watkins Shot Dead in Bradshaw
Eli Watkins a noted prohibition agent was slain in Bradshaw McDowell County with three bullets fired into his back authorities investigate the fatal shooting as a violent crime conclusion remains pending and no arrests announced.
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Eli Watkins
Bradshaw
McDowell County
Allies promise offensive to push Nazis from Russian front
Twenty years ago the Allies pledged an offensive aimed at dislodging Nazi forces from the front with Soviet participation. The move reflected Allied resolve and strategic coordination amid the Eastern Front pressure.
Truman questions Taft Hartley practicality in steel strike
President Harry S. Truman indicated he still doubts the Taft Hartley Act is practical for handling the steel strike. He weighed government intervention against labor demands and suggested options may not fit the current dispute.
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Harry S. Truman
Arthur Goldberg and Labor Leaders Face Off in Spotlight
Drew Pearson argues Arthur Goldberg faces critics among union leaders over featherbedding and labor strategy. The piece notes Goldberg’s wartime OSS role aiding European unions and his postwar labor work, while warning some leaders push self interests. It cites John L. Lewis and contrasts progress with union protectionism amid strikes and newsroom shifts.
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Washington
Arthur Goldberg
Chicago
Russia
Arthur
Goldberg
United States
Uncle Sam
OSS
Europe
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Holland
Hitler
Labor
George Meany
Walter Reuther
Joe Keenan
John L. Lewis
Franklin Roosevelt
NRA
Mingo County
West Virginia
Illinois
John L
Poems of a Morning Window and a New England Landscape
The speaker describes a morning viewed from a window like an oriental screen. Light floods the scene revealing a branch, a leaf, and a tree trunk. An invisible sun sharpens a frost kissed driveway before the backdrop shifts to a clear New England landscape.
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